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BAILLIE GIFFORD
Edinburgh Science Learning encompasses
Baillie Gifford supports all opportunities for
Baillie Gifford is delighted to be headline
a multitude of projects designed to
children and young people to learn new
sponsor for Edinburgh Science Learning,
bring science to life in classrooms, in
skills and activities and improve access to
the education arm of Edinburgh Science.
communities and in careers. Rooted in this
education in the community.
Headquartered in Edinburgh, Baillie
is Generation Science. The Generation
Gifford has a significant global presence,
Science programme has been touring
managing investments on behalf of
around Scotland for nearly 30 years and
pension funds, financial institutions,
is a vital part of the Scottish Government’s
charities and retail investors. The firm
STEM strategy for its support of students’
is proud to play an active role in its
and teachers’ science education in all
community by supporting a diverse
local authorities. As science, technology,
variety of projects across festivals and the
engineering and maths roles struggle
arts, education and social inclusion.
to be filled and the breadth of STEM prospects grow, inspiring young people in science has never been more important.
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WELCOME
2020 TOURING DATES WELCOME TO THE 2020 GENERATION SCIENCE PROGRAMME
SPRING 17 FEBRUARY to 27 MARCH SUMMER 27 APRIL to 5 JUNE
We bring unique experiences
Generation Science bookings are flexible, we come to you
direct to schools across Scotland,
when you want us to. Our trained science communicators
all linked to the Curriculum for
create interactive and fun environments where the whole class
Excellence. With fully equipped
gets out of their seats and gets involved. Continue the learning
shows and workshops and expert
after your show or workshop with free classroom activities and
science communicators we aim
resource packs.
to inspire pupils of all ages to engage with science, technology, engineering and maths. We also
INFORMATION NEEDED FOR BOOKING
offer further teacher support with free classroom activities, training and discount tickets to the annual
• Title of show/workshop
Edinburgh Science Festival. See page 16 for details.
• Number of performances • Class and number of pupils
This year we’re thrilled to present 10 shows and workshops,
• Preferred dates (and dates that are not suitable)
including brand new robotics activity Creative Coding that will
• Email address (preferably a class teacher)
have your pupils programming dancing robots in no time. As part of educational charity Edinburgh Science, our vision for Generation Science is a world where the value of science and
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technology is recognised and celebrated, in order to achieve a
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brighter and more sustainable future. With 30 years of experience
Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm
delivering high quality, engaging shows and workshops, we are a leader in our field.
generationscience@scifest.co.uk
Get in touch to discuss your needs and book early to get the first choice of dates. Best wishes,
Joan Davidson Head of Education, Edinburgh Science Learning
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CFE LINKS AND WORKSHOP INFORMATION
CFE STRAND
CFE LINKS
PLANET EARTH
Space
Vibrations and waves
FORCES, ELECTRICITY & WAVES
Vibrations and waves Electricity
image: Paul Campbell Photography
BIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS
Body systems and cells
MATERIALS
Properties and use of substances
TECHNOLOGIES
Computing science
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CLASS
ACTIVITY NAME
P1–3
DAY OR NIGHT?
Look at the Sun, Moon and Earth with your pupils in this entertaining show
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Nurseries, P1–3
ELLA’S WOBBLE
A storytelling workshop where pupils build instruments and become part of the narrative
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GOOD VIBRATIONS
A highly interactive show which amplifies the properties of sound and music
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POWER FROM THE PEOPLE
Discover the secrets of electricity first-hand in this stimulating workshop
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P4–7
BODY BUILDERS
Dissect how the body is put together in this fast-paced, entertaining show
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P1–3
GET FIZZY
It’s time to experiment! Get hands-on with chemistry in this workshop that always gets a reaction
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P4–7
FIZZ, BOOM, BANG
Ignite pupils’ curiosity with this in-depth workshop focusing on chemistry
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P1–3
BRICKS AND BLOCKS
It’s time for coding with your pupils in our robot sports training camp workshop
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CREATIVE CODING
Have your class programming together to complete a set of challenges
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ROBO CONSTRUCTORS
Get hands-on with robots in this workshop to solve some creative problems
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P4–7
P4–7
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DAY OR NIGHT? THE SUN, MOON AND EARTH SHOW
SHOW LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Audience: 70 pupils
• Recall that at any moment, somewhere
will be captivated as they discover why
on Earth it is day and somewhere else it
Space: Hall or gym
is night
Cost: £170 per show,
• Describe that the Earth moves around the
the Sun, Moon and Earth create day and night. Join us on a trip around the world
Duration: 1 hour
depends where the Sun is in the sky
as others go to bed? The whole group the Sun moves across the sky and how
Age: P1–3
• Recall that the ‘time’ at any point on Earth
Can your pupils help Jack and Benny discover why some children wake up just
CFE LINKS: SPACE
£315 for two, £465 for three
Sun and the Moon moves around the Earth • Describe that the side of the Earth facing
as your pupils discover the fascinating
the Sun is in daytime, and the side facing
behaviour of our planet in this colourful
away from the Sun is in night time
and interactive show.
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ELLA’S WOBBLE
WORKSHOP
THE MAKE AND KEEP SOUND WORKSHOP
• Identify that sound is a vibration
CFE LINKS: VIBRATIONS AND WAVES
Join Ella’s musical adventure through
• Repeat that an echo is produced when
Age: Nurseries and P1–3
the wonderful world of sound. In this immersive storytelling journey, your class will explore how sound travels through the air, discover why some sounds are high and some are low and even create their own instruments to become an integral part of the show.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Duration: 1 hour
sound bounces off surfaces • Recognise that different animals produce
Audience: 30 pupils Space: Large classroom
different sounds • Express that we can use different materials
Cost: £170 per workshop, £315 for two, £465 for three
to produce different sounds • Recall that ‘pitch’ is the word used to describe whether a sound is high or low • Relate that a high pitch noise is produced with fast vibrations and low pitch noise is produced with slow vibrations
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GOOD VIBRATIONS THE SCIENCE OF SOUND Get up close and personal with the
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Duration: 1 hour
• Describe that sound travels through a
your pupils will explore what sound
medium by passing a vibration on from
Audience: 70 pupils
particle to particle
Space: Hall or gym
• Define pitch as the word used to describe
amplification. They will even get the chance to create a whole-class
Age: P4–7
objects vibrating
instruments and digital equipment is and investigate pitch, volume and
CFE LINKS: VIBRATIONS AND WAVES
• Explain that sound is produced by
science of sound in this highly interactive show. Using a range of musical
SHOW
Cost: £170 per show, £315 for two, £465 for three
how high or low a note is • Recall that the pitch of a sound depends on
never-before-heard grand finale!
the speed that vibrations are occurring • Describe that the volume of a sound depends on the size of the vibrations • Recognise that digital music allows easy manipulation of music and sounds
FORCES, ELEC TR
ICITY AND WAVES
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POWER FROM THE PEOPLE GENERATING ELECTRICITY FROM US
WORKSHOP
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
CFE LINKS: ELECTRICITY
Discover the secrets of electricity
• Recognise electricity is a form of energy
Age: P4–7
first-hand in this stimulating interactive
• Explain that electricity is the flow of
Duration: 1 ¼ hours
workshop. Your pupils will explore this principle by using their own energy to generate electricity and find out how it is stored. After that it’s time to charge up our mini-robotic creatures for a race around the track!
Audience: 30 pupils
electrons around a circuit • Recall that moving a magnet past a circuit
Space: Hall or gym Cost: £170 per workshop,
produces electricity
£315 for two, £465 for three
• Describe how we can use human movement to produce electricity • Describe how the amount of electricity produced depends on the number of magnets and coils in a wire, and speed of movement • Recall a capacitor can store electricity
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BODY BUILDERS THE BODY, BONES AND ORGANS SHOW
SHOW LEARNING OUTCOMES: • Recall the main parts of the musculoskeletal
Discover how our bodies are put together in this fast-paced, interactive show. In the Teaching Hospital, your Nurse Treat-It-Better who will take
system including bones, joints, muscles
Age: P4–7
and tendons
Duration: 1 hour
• Name key parts of the digestive system and
students will meet Dr Watson and
and recall how the heart pumps blood
systems with colourful props and
around the body
identify key areas in our bodies and
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Supported by
reference to lungs, diaphragm and alveoli • Identify the importance of a healthy lifestyle
learn how to stay healthy.
BIOLOGICAL S
Cost: £170 per show, £315 for two, £465 for three
• Describe the respiratory system, with
you’ll explore common ailments,
Audience: 70 pupils Space: Hall or gym
recall the process of digestion • Identify key parts of the circulatory system
them on a journey through our bodily hands-on demonstrations. Together
CFE LINKS: BODY SYSTEMS AND CELLS
in maintaining a healthy body
YSTEMS
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GET FIZZY CHEMISTRY FOR BEGINNERS This highly interactive workshop encourages pupils to investigate the mysteries of mixtures and learn about solids, liquids, gases and fizzes. A unique and inspiring chemistry experience that always gets an amazing reaction.
WORKSHOP LEARNING OUTCOMES: • Recall the main differences between solids, liquids and gases, including: – solids stay the same shape no matter what container they are in – liquids take the shape of the container they are stored in – gases are difficult to keep in a container
CFE LINKS: PROPERTIES AND USES OF SUBSTANCES Age: P1–3 Duration: 1 ¼ hours Audience: 30 pupils Space: Large classroom Cost: £170 per workshop, £315 for two, £465 for three
and they go everywhere • Identify that by mixing different chemicals together we get different results • Explain that we can use experiments to discover answers to questions
MATERIALS image: Paul Campbell Photography
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FIZZ, BOOM, BANG THE ADVANCED CHEMISTRY WORKSHOP
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Age: P4–7
acid or alkali something is
Duration: 1 ¼ hours
• Define a chemical reaction as when two
explores the scientific method. In small groups, your class will work through a range of challenges to create cool,
CFE LINKS: PROPERTIES AND USES OF SUBSTANCES
• Describe that pH is an indication of how
This popular experiment-filled workshop delves deeper into chemistry and
WORKSHOP
or more things are mixed together, they
Audience: 30 pupils
change and produce something new
Space: Large classroom Cost: £170 per workshop,
• List four signs of a chemical reaction
colourful chemical reactions. Be prepared
including production of heat, light, gas or
for your pupils’ curiosity to be ignited.
colour changes
£315 for two, £465 for three
• Recall that a solid will dissolve or react faster in a solution if it is broken up into smaller pieces • Identify steps in the scientific method: hypothesis, controls and variables (P6-7 only)
MATERIALS
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BRICKS AND BLOCKS GET STARTED WITH PROGRAMMING Your class will delight in this hands-on introduction to programming which will inspire budding coders and robot fans. Using laptops and simple drag-anddrop coding, pupils will learn about robotics, coding and problem solving. After, put skills into practice and program goalkeepers using specialised LEGO® football kits to compete in the ultimate
LEARNING OUTCOMES: • Describe what robots are and why they are useful • Identify that a computer program is a set of instructions • Recognise that the order of instructions is very important
WORKSHOP CFE LINKS: COMPUTING SCIENCE Age: P1–3 Duration: 1 hour Audience: 30 pupils Space: Large classroom Cost: £170 per workshop, £315 for two, £465 for three
• Create basic computer programs for robots to perform simple tasks • Recall that a robot will only do what it is programmed to do
penalty shoot-out!
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CREATIVE CODING
WORKSHOP
PROGRAM A DANCING ROBOT
LEARNING OUTCOMES
CFE LINKS: COMPUTING SCIENCE
Get your class programming together
• Describe what robots are and why they
Age: P4–7
to complete challenges and create a robot disco in this hands-on interactive
• Create basic computer programs for robots
workshop. Students will use the programming language Scratch to
£315 for two, £465 for three
to identify why a robot is not performing as expected • Recall how different sensors can be used to
programming students will develop their logic and problem solving skills all with a
Cost: £170 per workshop,
• Troubleshoot basic computer programs
commands and navigate its way around
Audience: 30 pupils Space: Large classroom
to perform simple tasks
program Marty the Robot™ to follow our obstacle course. As they explore
Duration: 1 ¼ hours
are useful
Equipment provided in part by
control a robot’s movement • Explain the concept of a ‘loop’ when
little help from our humanoid robots.
referring to a computer program • Explain the concept of ‘if-then’ statements when referring to a computer program
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ROBO CONSTRUCTORS HANDS ON ROBOT BUILDING In this fun, fast-moving workshop, your pupils become mini-robot engineers, trying out different challenges to command their own machines. The
LEARNING OUTCOMES: • Describe what robots are and why they are useful • Recall how sensors can be used to control a robot’s movement
simple and intuitive Cubelets system
• Describe how to build robots with different
allows your pupils to concentrate on
configurations using sensors and actions
learning about the rules of robotics and logic, to solve creative problems.
WORKSHOP CFE LINKS: COMPUTING SCIENCE Age: P4–7 Duration: 1 ¼ hours Audience: 30 pupils Space: Large classroom Cost: £170 per workshop, £315 for two, £465 for three
• Identify how different components can change the behaviour of a robot • Troubleshoot robot construction to identify why it is not performing as expected • Use critical thinking, teamwork and problemsolving skills to complete challenges
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This includes free classroom
explore the science behind
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and other support resources.
further details.
for registration links.
networking opportunities
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WHO WE ARE Edinburgh Science Learning is the
Edinburgh Science Learning currently
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education arm of educational charity
reaches more than 60,000 people
info@scifest.co.uk
Edinburgh Science Foundation. Founded
throughout the year and with 30 years
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in 1989, our mission is to inspire,
of delivering high quality, engaging,
encourage and challenge people of all
educational events and activities we are a
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ages and backgrounds to explore and
leader in our field.
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understand the world around them.
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also operates the Edinburgh Science
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Festival, an annual celebration of our
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interactive exhibitions.
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“A fantastic workshop which the children thoroughly enjoyed. Linked brilliantly to Curriculum outcomes and gave the children the opportunity to use resources schools are not able to provide.” TEACHER AT GULLANE PRIMARY SCHOOL, GULLANE
“Brilliant engaging workshop. The children thoroughly enjoyed it! The teachers notes are simple and useful and gives us confidence when we’re unsure how to follow up.” TEACHER AT KIRKHILL PRIMARY SCHOOL, HIGHLAND
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